Summary
Qualcomm Inc. reported strong financial performance for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended June 27, 2021. Total revenues surged by 65% year-over-year to $8.1 billion in the third quarter and by 60% to $24.2 billion for the nine-month period. This growth was primarily driven by a significant increase in equipment and services revenues from the QCT segment, up 70% and 65% respectively, fueled by strong demand for 5G products in handsets, RFFE, automotive, and IoT applications. The QTL segment also showed robust growth, with revenues increasing by 43% in the quarter and 35% year-to-date, benefiting from increased estimated sales of 3G/4G/5G multimode products and a favorable product mix. Net income followed suit, with a 140% increase to $2.0 billion for the third quarter and a substantial 180% rise to $6.2 billion for the nine months. Diluted EPS also saw significant improvements. The company's strong operational performance, coupled with effective cost management, led to a substantial increase in operating income and profitability across its key segments. Qualcomm continues to invest in 5G technology and expand into adjacent markets like automotive and IoT, positioning itself for continued growth.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $8.06B |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.40B |
| Gross Profit | $4.66B |
| R&D Expenses | $1.86B |
| SG&A Expenses | $597.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $5.87B |
| Operating Income | $2.19B |
| Interest Expense | $138.00M |
| Net Income | $2.03B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.80 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.77 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.13B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.15B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased significantly to $8.1 billion in Q3 FY21 and $24.2 billion in the first nine months of FY21, marking substantial year-over-year growth.
- 2Net income grew considerably, reaching $2.0 billion in Q3 FY21 and $6.2 billion in the first nine months of FY21, reflecting strong profitability.
- 3The QCT (Qualcomm CDMA Technologies) segment demonstrated exceptional performance with revenues up 70% in Q3 FY21, driven by strong demand for 5G products across handsets, RFFE, automotive, and IoT.
- 4The QTL (Qualcomm Technology Licensing) segment also reported strong growth, with revenues up 43% in Q3 FY21, benefiting from increased estimated sales of 3G/4G/5G multimode products and favorable product mix.
- 5Diluted earnings per share (EPS) showed substantial improvement, reaching $1.77 in Q3 FY21 compared to $0.74 in the prior year period.
- 6The company repurchased $2.6 billion of its common stock and paid $2.2 billion in dividends in the first nine months of FY21, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
- 7Qualcomm acquired NuVia, Inc. for $1.1 billion in March 2021, strengthening its expertise in high-performance processors for compute-intensive devices and applications.